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SIMA Notice of initiation of investigations: Thermoformed Molded Fibre Tableware (TMFT 2025 IN)

Home News SIMA Notice of initiation of investigations: Thermoformed Molded Fibre Tableware (TMFT 2025 IN)

Ottawa, 

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on October 15, 2025, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware (TMFT) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by CKF Inc.

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

  1. 4823.61.00.00
  2. 4823.69.00.90
  3. 4823.70.00.00
  4. 4823.90.00.90

These tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.

The product definition is contained in Appendix 1.

The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized; and will make a preliminary decision within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.

Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.

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Email: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.caAppendix 1: Product definition
The subject goods are defined as:

Thermoformed molded fibre plates and platters regardless of diameter or length, and bowls with diameters or widths of eight centimeters or greater and lips up to eight centimetres, regardless of fiber source, thickness, additives, colour, design, coating, or surface or other finishing, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

Source: Notice of initiation of investigations: Thermoformed Molded Fibre Tableware (TMFT 2025 IN)

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